Two sought in home invasion

April 01, 2007

This week's Crime of the Week comes from the files of the Berrien County Sheriff's Department. According to Detective Sgt. Fred Laesch, spokesman for Crime Stoppers, at about 4:30 a.m. March 24, two intruders entered a mobile home at Lot 68 at 2006 Ontario Road in Niles Township. The two residents of the home were robbed, beaten and shot by the intruders. One intruder was described as a white male, 5-foot-5 to 5-foot-9, weighing 160 to 170 pounds. His accomplice was described as a white male, 6 feet tall, weighing 160 to 170 pounds. Police said both men were dressed all in black, wearing black ski masks, and armed with chrome handguns. Crime Stoppers wants the people responsible for this home invasion and will pay up to $1,000 for information leading to their arrests. Crime Stoppers also pays cash rewards on other felony crimes and the capture of fugitives. The South Bend area Crime Stoppers Program serves the entire Michiana region. Call Crime Stoppers toll free at (800) 342-STOP. Callers will be given a code number and won't be asked for a name.